MuseumKennebec Historical SocietyAugusta, METhe Kennebec Historical Society has over 135 years of experience preserving and studying Kennebec County history. Located in Augusta, Maine, the society is housed in the historic Henry Weld Fuller, Jr. House. Visitors can utilize a reading room and search a genealogy database containing over 58,000 names and 88,000 listings.View Details
MuseumWoodson History CenterWausau, WI2023 Reuben Gold Thwaites Trophy for Local History Includes the Yawkey House Museum, Woodson History Center and more - this multiple award winning attraction will put you in touch with the past and present of Marathon County with a hint towards the future. Their mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit materials related to the history of Marathon County. The society's goal is to help people learn about their own history and connection to the community.View Details
MuseumRipley's Believe It or Not! OdditoriumsLos Angeles, CARipley's Believe It or Not! Hollywood features strange attractions and oddities from around the world. The museum offers fun experiences for visitors of all ages and provides entertainment for several hours of visiting.View Details
MuseumSeattle Pinball MuseumSeattle, WAExplore our collection of pinball machines at the Seattle Pinball Museum. Experience the thrill of playing pinball from the '60s up to the latest models!View Details
MuseumChesapeake Beach Railway MuseumChesapeake Beach, MDThe Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is a museum in Chesapeake Beach, MD. As a railway museum, it showcases aspects of railway history. Visitors can explore its recently completed new exhibit.View Details
MuseumDuncans Mills Depot MuseumDuncans Mills, CAThe Duncans Mills Depot Museum showcases historical local wooden railroad cars. It features two Petaluma & Santa Rosa Railroad Company wooden box cars, originally built in 1910 and restored in 1982. Also on display is a North Shore Railroad wooden open platform passenger car, built in 1902 and acquired in 1983. Visitors can find more information about the history of these cars and their restoration at the depot.View Details
MuseumMacon County History MuseumDecatur, ILThe Macon County History Museum in Decatur, IL, operates a museum, library, archives, and outdoor facilities. It exhibits significant historic materials relating to Macon County. Visitors can see a courthouse and other Lincoln-related historical structures. The museum complex also features historical structures within its Prairie Village.View Details
MuseumLos Isleños Museum ComplexSaint Bernard, LALos Isleños Museum Complex is a historic village composed of nine structures. It preserves, interprets, and promotes the language, heritage, and cultural traditions of Canary Islanders who settled in Louisiana between 1778 and 1783. Visitors can explore a Houma Native American interpretive area, a marker to the Filipino presence in Louisiana, and a nature trail.View Details
MuseumSanta Ynez Valley Historical Museum.Santa Ynez, CAThe Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum and Parks-Janeway Carriage House presents exhibitions and programs interpreting past events and diverse communities of California’s Central Coast. Visitors can browse collections, see exhibits, and learn about the region's history. The Parks-Janeway Carriage House displays the largest horse-drawn vehicle collection west of the Mississippi. Additional exhibit rooms feature timely, multi-month exhibitions, regional saddlery, period apparel, and vintage horse gear.View Details
MuseumC.O. Polk Interactive MuseumMcDonough, GAThe C.O. Polk Interactive Museum, located at the Judge C.O. Polk Building, offers an engaging, family-friendly experience for visitors. Guests can explore McDonough's rich history, discover local events, and enjoy interactive programming designed especially for kids.View Details
MuseumGloucester Museum of HistoryGloucester Courthouse, VAThe Gloucester Museum of History is housed in the historic Botetourt Building, constructed in 1770, which once served as a tavern. It contains over 3,000 objects, such as archival documents, photographs, and antique agricultural tools, that tell the history of Gloucester County. The museum also offers a library and special collections for researchers.View Details
Photo by DaderotMuseumAddison Gallery of American ArtAndover, MAThe Addison Gallery of American Art is a museum located on the campus of Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Free and open to the public, it houses a world-class collection of more than 29,000 American art objects from the 18th century to the present. Visitors can view works by prominent artists like Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, and Georgia O’Keeffe. The gallery also presents an adventurous exhibition program.View Details
MuseumLightship WAL-604 "Columbia"Astoria, ORThe Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, Oregon, offers a unique combination of experiences. It features an extensive collection of seafaring vessels, maritime artifacts, and fine art. Visitors can engage with exciting exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, including tours of the Lightship Columbia's engine room.View Details
MuseumHarber Wildlife MuseumSherman, TXHarber Wildlife Museum is located in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is home to Dorothy and Lacy Harber's collection of animals from around the world. Visitors can view many animal species and an extensive collection of African artifacts on display.View Details
Photo by User:JeremyAMuseumMuseum of Contemporary ArtChicago, ILThe Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is a museum where visitors can explore artworks from the D.Daskalopoulos Collection Gift, which includes over 100 significant works. The museum also features new or notable works as its collection expands. During the summer, guests can enjoy Chicago's musical offerings at Tuesdays on the Terrace. Purchases at the MCA Store support the museum's exhibitions, events, and learning programs.View Details
MuseumMaine Lighthouse MuseumRockland, MEWelcome to the Maine Lighthouse Museum The mission of the Maine Lighthouse Museum is to educate the public regarding the long-standing traditions, heroism and progress of America’s Lighthouse and Lifesaving services and the United States Coast Guard through the conservation and interpretation of the nation’s mostView Details
MuseumThe Lancaster Science FactoryLancaster, PAThe Lancaster Science Factory is a hands-on, interactive science center for kids in Pre-K to 8th grade and their families. It is open to the public and available for group reservations and rentals. The center hosts a variety of STEM educational programs, workshops, and public programming events all year long. It also leads STEM educational outreach in the community.View Details
MuseumJefferson County History CenterBrookville, PAThe Jefferson County History Center is a museum operated by the Jefferson County Historical Society, a non-profit organization founded in 1967. Chartered in 1971, the Society is recognized as the officially designated Historical Society for Jefferson County. Visitors can engage in research and genealogy, explore the museum gift shop, and view videos about the center and county history.View Details
Photo by User:MagicpianoMuseumWhipple HouseAshland, NHThe Whipple House Museum in Ashland, New Hampshire, is a historical museum built in 1837 by Obadiah Smith. It was home to five generations of the same family for 133 years before Dr. George Hoyt Whipple gave it to the town in 1970. Visitors can explore various rooms featuring exhibits on the family and local history, period rooms, and original kitchen fireplaces.View Details
MuseumSouth Texas Museum of Popular Culture "TexPop"San Antonio, TXTexPop San Antonio is a Museum of Popular Culture in San Antonio, TX. It features historical exhibits and hosts local artists and musicians. The museum also offers workshops, speaker panel discussions, and art exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy live music, art, and theatre at its special events.View Details
Photo by Andrew JamesonMuseumPewabic PotteryDetroit, MIPewabic, founded in 1903, is one of the country's oldest continually operating potteries and a National Historic Landmark studio in Detroit. It functions as an active working pottery, architectural tile studio, ceramic arts education center, and cultural destination. Visitors can explore the store's handcrafted tiles and pottery, view the free exhibition "Pewabic: Detroit's Pottery," or participate in hands-on experiences like tile glazing workshops and pottery tours.View Details
MuseumHidden River Cave & American Cave MuseumHorse Cave, KYHidden River Cave near Mammoth Cave National Park offers guided cave tours featuring two subterranean rivers and the world's longest underground swinging bridge. Visitors explore Sunset Dome, one of the largest free-standing cave domes in the United States. The adjoining American Cave Museum features free admission with interactive exhibits on cave geology, archaeology, and wildlife.View Details
MuseumGreenlee County HistoricalClifton, AZThe Greenlee County Historical Society is a museum located in historic Chase Creek. It serves as home to the county's history, photographs, and stories of pioneers and diverse cultures. Visitors can learn about families, culture, industry, and mining in Greenlee County, eastern Arizona. The museum also features a Gift Shop with historical books.View Details
MuseumWheatonArtsMillville, NJWheatonArts in Millville, NJ, is home to the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and Artist Studios for flamework, glass, and pottery. Visitors can explore a Nature Trail and engage in annual family-friendly events. The center also offers hands-on classes and workshops for various ages and skill levels, alongside its Museum Stores.View Details